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City manager reports steady midyear finances; tourism manager outlines plans to boost visitation

McAlester City Council · January 28, 2026
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Summary

The city manager reported that revenues and expenditures are tracking close to projections at midyear, highlighted capital projects (airport terminal, water treatment upgrades) and grant work, and the newly introduced tourism manager outlined 2026 plans to grow events and overnight stays.

City Manager (unnamed in the transcript) presented a midyear budget update showing general fund revenues at approximately 47.8% and expenditures at about 45.17% through midyear, and said there were no major warning signs at present. The manager highlighted the MacAlester Public Works Authority, sales- and use-tax trends, lodging-tax increases, and a portfolio of capital projects and grants.

On the revenue side, staff reported sales tax receipts year-to-date of roughly $4,511,184 versus a budgeted $4,591,344 (a shortfall of about $80,000) and general-fund revenues to date of $8,436,374. The…

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